Maggie Haberman called the dogs to go after Northam.
Her tweet above is in reference to D politicians that will be asked repeatedly to comment on Northam’s abortion comments. Their reluctance to disavow might flip VA solid red in the next election.
The photo was leaked by Ds to oust Northam - not for a “racist” photo from 35 years but because the unwanted spotlight of the Ds position on abortion.
MH tweet was at 6:37 EST. How many calls for resignation came before vs after her tweet? And look how quickly some Ds responded after that tweet. This 35 year old photo should not be a career ender - but it’s the Ds leading the campaign for him to resign. They get points for being morally “right” on racism and the abortion question disappears.